A retractable landing gear includes a main strut having an upper end that is configured to connect to aircraft primary structure and a lower end configured to connect to an axle or bogie truck. An articulated stay has a distal end configured to connect to the aircraft structure and a proximal end pivotally connected to a cardan pin member. The cardan pin member has a cylindrical portion with a first recessed annular channel. The cardan pin member is retained in the socket by a ring assembly formed by two semi-annular ring members that slidably engages the first recessed channel. The ring assembly defines a second recessed annular channel. A collar is configured to be positioned over the second recessed channel, and to contract upon a change in temperature to lockingly engage the second recessed channel, to secure the split ring assembly in the first recessed channel.


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    Title :

    LANDING GEAR WITH THREADLESS CARDAN JOINT


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-07-05


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen



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